I  GUIDELINES FOR THE PRODUCT  1

1. The product must be student - generated. Student must design and develop the product. For example, students cannot purchase and assemble a model kit as a product. However, if a student designs a model, builds it from raw materials, and uses it to show application/synthesis of knowledge acquired from research, that constitutes an acceptable product.
2. The product should show evidence of application and synthesis of the research-based essay. For example, a pamphlet should not merely repeat a series of facts from the paper. Information must demonstrate application of knowledge and receive feedback from an intended audience or have an approved distribution. A pamphlet must reflect a variety of sources and careful judgment on the part of the student.
3. The product should be tangible evidence that reflects the academic stretch, which the student has experienced during completion of the project. The student should be able to demonstrate that the product is an extension/application of the academic research for the essay.

4. If the product will require large expenditures, the student may want to make another choice. Remember: the student is not expected to spend money in order to complete the project. Expenditures will not enhance the evaluation of the project.

5. Products should reflect substantial time and effort on the part of the student.

6. Students should prepare and submit an abstract explaining how the produce meets the criteria identified in the score scale.

7. Students may wish to submit evidence of product creation.

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EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS--]

Topic: Historical Sites in Charlotte
Product: The student visited historical sites, made slides, rated the sites,
and presented a program to a middle school social studies class.
Topic: The Effects of Absentee Fathers on Young Men in African-American
Families
Product: The student conducted a survey and organized a club for African-American
young men without fathers. The club members visited feeder elementary
schools and started a big brother organization,
Topic: The Ideal Pharnacy Lay-Out
Product: The student used CAD to design a complete pharmacy, including attention
to shelf placement, shelf lay-out, and handicap access. The student also
worked as a pharmacist assistant.
Topic: Art of Silk Screening
Product: The student designed an emblem and silk-screened tee shirts for a school
club.
Topic: A Value Comparison of Major On-Line Vendors
Product: On a computer, the student prepared a magazine styled after Coiisumer
Reports. In this magazine, the student compared America On-line, Prodigy,
and CompuServe. The student wrote several articles, created ads, and left
the prepared magazine with the school for future use.
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